ARCHITECTURAL CHANGE APPLICATION        (Please read instructions first)
SIGNATURE OF SOLON, HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Name: ___________________________________ Phone: ___________________

Address: _________________________________ or Perm. Parcel # ____________

Directions: Please use area below to briefly describe all proposed improvements, alterations or changes to your property. Please include details by sketches, drawings, clippings, pictures, catalog illustrations and other data. Show location of item on your property on a copy of the survey.

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OWNER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS     

 I understand that:

1. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to represent that alterations to land or buildings in accordance with these plans shall violate any of the provisions of building and zoning codes of the count to which the above property is subject. Further, nothing herein contained shall be construed as a waiver or modification of any said restriction.

2. No work on this request shall commence until written approval of the Design Review Committee AND the City of Solon (along with any necessary permits) have been received. The Solon Building Department can be reached by calling 440-248-1155.

3. Any construction or exterior alteration undertaken by me or on my behalf before approval of this application is not allowed: that, if alterations are made, I may be required to return the property to its former condition at my own expense if this application is disapproved wholly or in part and that I may be required to pay all legal expenses incurred.

4. Any approval is contingent upon construction or alterations being completed in a workmanlike manner.

5. Members of the Architectural/Design Review Committee are permitted to make routine inspection.

6. There are architectural requirements covered by the Covenants and a review board process as established by the Board of Directors.

7. The alteration authority granted by this application will be revoked automatically if the alterations requested have not commenced within 180 days of the approved date of this application and/or completed by any date specified by the Committee.

8. All proposed improvements must meet City codes. My signature indicates that these standards are met to the best of my knowledge. I understand that application for all required building permit(s) are my responsibility.

9. Any variation from the original application must be resubmitted for approval.

Owner/Applicant Signature: ____________________________ Date: ______________

Co-Owner/Applicant Signature: __________________________ Date: ______________

Once you have completed the information and your drawing(s) , please send 5 copies to the attention of the Signature of Solon's DRC, via fax 440-248-1102, or mail in care of DiSanto Enterprises, 32100 Solon Road, Solon OH 44139. Golf Course Residents are also required to get Golf Course Management Approval once DRC approval has been received. The Committee will review your project details at their next meeting, and will send their decision in writing within a few days.

INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions have been included to assist you in preparing your request. The Committee meets on a monthly basis, so it is very important that they have all the required information with regard to your project, when they meet. Incomplete applications may result in disapproval and a request for you to re-file your application with the needed information. This could delay the approval of you project until their next meeting.

Drawings are a requirement for all projects and must include a plot map (see your settlement papers, ask your builder, or the County Recorder's office). Indicate on this map, the location of your proposed addition, include a description of the addition, with accurate dimensions, specific materials to be used, colors and other design notes. Photographs, hand written drawings, pages from catalogs, etc. are always welcome to assist the Committee to understand your project. Please be as descriptive as possible when describing your improvement. When erecting a fence, it is very important to reference the property lines with regard to fences.

If you have a quotation from your contractor, please include that with your application. Construction materials should always be consistent with the existing structure on your property. However, please reference the type, color, size, etc. when describing the materials. NOTE: If your home is on the golf course, plans must also be approved by Golf Course Management once DRC approval has been received.